20/20 Season 41 Episode 27
20/20
Season 41

Ep 27. Deadly Dance in Texas

  • TVPG
  • March 8, 2019
  • 6.8  (13)

In the 27th episode of season 41 of ABC's award-winning news magazine show 20/20, titled "Deadly Dance in Texas," the program delves into a bizarre and tragic murder mystery that shocked a small Texan community. In the small town of Center, Texas, a man named James Horn Jr. was found dead in his home after being shot multiple times. What made this case so unusual was that the prime suspect was James' granddaughter's dance instructor, a woman named Sara Ann Lawrence.

Lawrence was known in Center for her dance school, which was one of the most popular in the area and attracted students from all over. She was also known for her beauty, poise, and charm. Her students and their parents all seemed to love her, and many were shocked when she was arrested for James Horn Jr.'s murder.

The police investigation revealed that Lawrence had become romantically involved with James' granddaughter, a teenage girl who was one of Lawrence's students. When James found out about the relationship, he was furious and forbid Lawrence from seeing his granddaughter. This apparently angered Lawrence, who allegedly plotted to get rid of James so that she could continue the relationship.

What followed was a convoluted and surreal sequence of events that included accusations of drug use, manipulation, and ultimately, murder. Lawrence was arrested and brought to trial, but the trial was far from straightforward. The defense argued that there was not enough evidence to convict Lawrence and that she was being unfairly targeted by the police. The prosecution, on the other hand, argued that Lawrence had a clear motive for the murder and had planned it meticulously.

Throughout the trial, ABC 20/20 takes viewers deep into the mystery of what really happened in Center, Texas. The program features interviews with Lawrence's former dance students and their parents, as well as with the police involved in the investigation and the lawyers representing both sides in the trial. The program explores the complex relationships in the small town, the role of technology in the investigation, and the emotional toll that the case took on everyone involved.

By the end of the episode, viewers are left with a clear understanding of the tragedy that unfolded in Center, Texas, and the impact that it had on the town and its people. The program raises important questions about justice, morality, and the limits of love, as well as the complex ways in which human relationships can become dangerous and even lethal. Overall, "Deadly Dance in Texas" is a gripping and thought-provoking episode that sheds light on a real-life case that will leave viewers on the edge of their seats.

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  • First Aired
    March 8, 2019
  • Content Rating
    TVPG
  • Language
    English
  • IMDB Rating
    6.8  (13)